Free trade partners of Switzerland
A
Albania
The EFTA–Albania free trade agreement, in force since 2010, strengthens trade relations and includes a bilateral agricultural agreement.
Algeria
EFTA–Algeria cooperation declaration (2002): legal framework and economic relations; free trade negotiations currently suspended.
B
Bosnia-Herzegovina
EFTA–Bosnia and Herzegovina Free Trade Agreement in force since 2015: legal basis, agriculture agreement, documents and key information.
C
Canada
EFTA–Canada free trade agreement: tariff elimination and improved market access since 2009.
Central America States
The EFTA–Central America Free Trade Agreement, in force since 2014: legal basis, documents and information on trade and economic relations.
Chile
The free trade agreement between the EFTA states and Chile entered into force on 1 December 2004.
China
Free trade agreement between Switzerland and China came into force on 1 July 2024[
Colombia
EFTA–Colombia agreement: preferential market access and stronger trade and investment ties since 2011.
E
Ecuador
EFTA–Ecuador Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in force since 2020: legal framework, documents and key trade information.
Egypt
The EFTA–Egypt free trade agreement, in force since 2008, strengthens trade relations and includes a bilateral agricultural arrangement.
European Community (EC)
The free trade agreement between Switzerland and the European Community (EC) came into force on 1 January 1973.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Founded in 1960, EFTA has evolved from a tariff-reduction initiative into a key platform for the joint negotiation of modern free trade agreements.
F
Feroe Islands
Switzerland–Faroe Islands free trade agreement: easier trade, improved market access and stronger economic ties.
G
GCC - Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates)
Switzerland–GCC Free Trade Agreement: streamlined trade with the Gulf States and access to rapidly growing markets.
Georgia
EFTA–Georgia Free Trade Agreement in force since 2018: legal framework, official documents and key information on bilateral trade relations.